From hearing solutions and urology care to custom curtains and shutters, The Midlands and outer areas are home to stellar businesses offering top-quality products and services to upgrade your home or life.
Hear the Future
Kate-Marie Hearing Solutions is a private hearing healthcare practice located in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, owned and run by local professional Kate-Marie Butlin (née Quibell). With consulting rooms in Pietermaritzburg, Howick, and Hilton, and mobile equipment for house and hospital calls, Kate-Marie provides comprehensive hearing services, including hearing tests, rehabilitation for hearing loss, hearing aid adjustments and repairs, as well as custom plugs for noise and swimming. Partnered with leading international hearing aid brands and affiliated with all major medical aid schemes, Kate-Marie offers patients access to cutting-edge technology, including sleek, Bluetooth-compatible hearing aids with built-in rechargeable batteries. With 14 years of industry experience, Kate-Marie’s patient-centred approach, passion for her work, and dedication to staying updated with the latest advancements set her apart, ensuring that each patient receives a personalised solution tailored to their needs.
Contact: 072 970 9427
Email: katebutlin77@gmail.com
Tailored Comfort & Style
Asmalls is a family-run curtain centre dedicated to enhancing the beauty and comfort of homes across the Midlands. With a passion for high-quality home décor and personalised service, they offer a wide range of products, including readymade and custom-made curtains, blinds, and shutters, all crafted to suit any style. Their collection also extends to bedding from brands like Maytex and Linen House and bespoke upholstery services using premium fabrics from renowned designers. Asmalls embraces industry trends, offering eco-friendly materials, and cutting-edge motorised blinds and rails for smart home integration. With a commitment to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, Asmalls provides everything needed to create a cohesive and well-designed home from its location on Victoria Road in Pietermaritzburg.
Contact: 033 345 5010
Email: curtaining@asmalls.co.za
Unveil the Perfect Look
Southern Shutters has been servicing KZN for over 15 years, with its head office in Durban and a newly opened showroom at Pin & Cove in The Avenues, Hilton. They offer a comprehensive range of window and door coverings, including decorative and security shutters, curtains, blinds, insect screens, and awnings. Catering to homeowners, design professionals, and architects, Southern Shutters ensures solutions that enhance the value of your home while providing years of enjoyment. From manual to automated options, including integration into advanced home automation systems, they offer blinds and curtains that can be programmed on a timer. Their commitment to service excellence is evident throughout the business, from a fully fitted showroom where customers can experience the products, to a knowledgeable design and sales team, and highly skilled installation teams. The showroom also features a plan and build section displaying curtaining, upholstery fabrics, furniture, and décor.
Email: info@southernshutters.co.za
Website: http://www.southernshutters.co.za
Dedicated To Your Wellness
Dr Lucio Frittella, based in Pietermaritzburg, brings a wealth of experience in general urology, having worked in the field since 2012 across Johannesburg and the academic unit in Pietermaritzburg. With a special interest in kidney stones, prostate disease, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction, he is available for consultations across all hospitals in Pietermaritzburg. He assists at Dr Santosh Bugwandin’s practice. Dr Bugwandin, a national expert in HoLEP, consults and operates in Pietermaritzburg twice weekly, delivering much-needed specialised care to the Midlands community. Together, Dr Frittella and Dr Bugwandin provide comprehensive and valuable urological services to the region, addressing a wide range of patient needs.
Contact: 033 8154 600
Website: http://www.kznurology.co.za
Hear Better, Live Better
Butlin Hearing, established in 2006 by Laurie Butlin, is now led by his children, Mark Butlin and Claire Butlin-Buys. Trained at the University of Pretoria and members of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), they specialise in fitting hearing aids from the top four international brands and offer personalised long-term follow-up care. As qualified Hearing Aid Acousticians, they conduct hearing tests, fit and adjust hearing aids, create ear moulds, and supply assistive listening devices and batteries. They invite you to visit one of their many consulting rooms for advice, answers to questions about hearing loss and instruments, and quotes on suitable hearing devices.
Website: http://www.butlinhearing.co.za
Email: admin@butlinhearing.co.za